The Clark Howard Podcast 02.27.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Exposed: Tiny Hotel Rooms Sacrifice Privacy
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Feb 27, 2026 Clark reads listener roast submissions and answers criticism with humor. He breaks down why new limited-service hotel rooms keep shrinking and how design choices can sacrifice privacy. Practical travel tips pop up too, including pocket Wi‑Fi versus eSIM and timing for booking long international flights.
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Use Debit Cards Only For ATM Cash Access
- Avoid using debit cards for purchases because they lack credit-card protections.
- Clark carries a Schwab debit card only for worldwide fee-free ATM cash access, and he never uses it for buying things.
Put Perishables Back In The Refrigerated Case
- Return refrigerated or frozen items to their original case if you decide not to buy them to avoid food safety risks.
- Clark and a former grocery manager emphasize not leaving perishables out where bacteria can grow and spoil the product.
Always Check Hotel Room Size And Bathroom Privacy
- Check a hotel's room square footage and bathroom layout before booking to avoid surprising privacy issues.
- New limited-service hotels often shrink rooms to ~150 sq ft and sometimes have non-private or open bathrooms, unlike the historical 300+ sq ft rooms.